Public Holiday Arrangements in Lieu of Melbourne Cup Day 2025

Published on 08 July 2025

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The Hon. Natalie Suleyman MP, Minister for Small Business, has approved Hindmarsh Shire Council’s request to substitute days for the 2025 Melbourne Cup Day public holiday in Nhill and Rainbow.

A full day public holiday has been declared in lieu of Melbourne Cup:

  • in the township of Rainbow, and the localities of Kenmare and Albacutya for the Rainbow Show on Tuesday 14 October 2025.
  • in the township of Nhill and the localities of Little Desert, Gerang Gerung, Kiata, Glenlee, Netherby, Lorquon, Yanac, Broughton on Thursday 16 October 2025.

The remaining areas within the Shire will observe a full day public holiday on Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday 04 November 2025.

This is a great opportunity for Hindmarsh residents to fully enjoy the experience of their local show and appreciate the planning and preparation of the respective A & P Societies in each town.

The Dimboola Show will also be held on Saturday 18 October 2025, and the Jeparit Show on Sunday 19 October 2025.

Monica Revell
Chief Executive Officer

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